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Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s program called “Morning Satellite” at the New York branch office but he didn’t give up on his interest in cinema. He became a film reporter for via Yahoo Japan News. In that role, he writes news articles, picks out headliners for Yahoo News, as well as interviewing Hollywood film directors, actors, and producers working in the domestic circuit in the USA. He also does production interviews for Japanese distributors of American films and for in-theater on-sale programs. He is now the editor-in-chief of Cinemadailyus.com while continuing his work for Japan.
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Watch this exclusive Bassam Tariq interview to learn about the creative vision behind the new film Your Mother, Your Mother. In this conversation, director Bassam Tariq breaks down the production of the new drama, Your Mother, Your Mother film.
He discusses the complexity of crafting the character of Latif, portrayed by Mahershala Ali, and the emotional resonance required for the role. The discussion also highlights the technical challenges faced on set, specifically focusing on the intricate stunt coordination that brings the action sequences to life.
We also explore the standout performance by actress Adia, who plays Latif’s daughter, and her collaborative process with the director to ground the story.
From writer-director Bassam Tariq, Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him — and the beliefs threatening to unravel within.
Director : Bassam Tariq
Producer : Lucan Toh, Babak Anvari, Bassam Tariq
Screenwriter : Bassam Tariq
Distributor : Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co : Orion Pictures, Two & Two Pictures
Rating : R (Language|Violence/Bloody Images|Some Sexual Content)
Genre : Drama, Action
Original Language : English
Release Date (Theaters) : Oct 9, 2026, Wide
Runtime : 1h 51m
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Here’s the trailer of the film.